Chris Mark in the National Review (Smearing Snipers) January 16, 2015

I was asked to write a review of the movie American Sniper. The National Review asked for a ‘sniper’s’ perspective on the movie. I asked if I could write a larger piece on how snipers are maligned as ‘hate filled killers’ and ‘murderers’. I am excited that I was given the opportunity to tell a story that is not often told. I am grateful to the National Review for providing the opportunity to give insight into the dangerous job of being a sniper. The name o the article is “Smearing Snipers; What Many Americans Don’t Get About Our Warrior Elite” If you are so inclined, please consider donating to the R&S Foundation. We are a group of volunteer former Reconnaissance Marines and Scout Snipers who work to support our brothers in need. You can donate here. Thank you for anything you can give!…

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Thank you for service and dedication to your profession and this country.
I’m not sure if the movie Shooter resembled how a real sniper is trained or works but I was astounded at the detail it includes to pro form this job. I’m looking forward to seeing American Sniper mainly because I love all things related to men in combat.
A friend recently saw it and told me that it was sad, I told her that I could understand that because taking a life is hard until you recognize that if not their life then the thousands that suffer if they lived. Remember : bad
Things happen to bad people
Thank you again and God Bless you all

Someone called me out for ‘not finishing SEAL training’ (I was injured and discharged on a disability)..I am still proud to be able to say I was an Active duty Marine Corps Scout/Sniper and Recon Marine…BUDS didn’t work out as I was hurt but at least I got a Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) as a Marine…;)